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CVE-2014-4565

4.3 · MEDIUM

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in vcc.js.php in the Verification Code for Comments plugin 2.1.0 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script…

Published Jul 2, 2014verification_code_for_comments_projectCWE-79EPSS 1.63%

Overview

CVE-2014-4565 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting verification_code_for_comments_project verification_code_for_comments. It was published on July 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in vcc.js.php in the Verification Code for Comments plugin 2.1.0 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) vp, (2) vs, (3) l, (4) vu, or (5) vm parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from verification_code_for_comments_project. Update verification_code_for_comments to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
verification_code_for_comments_projectverification_code_for_comments0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4565?

CVE-2014-4565 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting verification_code_for_comments_project verification_code_for_comments. It was published on July 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-4565?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-4565?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from verification_code_for_comments_project. Update verification_code_for_comments to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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